Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A7020

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A7020 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A7020 controls triggering within the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It reads the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds about airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system continuously. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

In an accident it also stores crash data and locks itself.

The function is therefore both control and log, and you should be aware of both at every inspection.

Why does the control unit 95910-A7020 fail?

The most common cause in the 95910-A7020 is crash data stored after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture on plug connections and voltage spikes come on top of that.

You cannot read crash data out with a normal diagnostic tool; Airbag24 deletes it during the repair. The other triggers at a glance:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion on plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from jump-starting or a weak battery

How can you tell that the 95910-A7020 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-A7020 shows itself when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster, a failed connection of the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are also signs.

The warning light is the clearest signal the control unit gives. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy as a result.

A fault memory that cannot be emptied also needs attention.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A7020 fitted in?

Before removal you should compare your vehicle with the overview. The control unit 95910-A7020 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte YD (2013-2018).

The overview in detail:

• Kia Forte YD (2013-2018)

First compare the part number on the label with this page. This only clarifies whether it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or plugs and cables are responsible.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 1Q959-10000, 95910-1M100, 95910-1M450, 95910-1M460, 95910-1Q000, 95910-B0100.

How does the repair of the 95910-A7020 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the control unit 95910-A7020. Afterwards you create a repair order online and send the unit in.

The safety sequence requires exactly this order, without shortcuts.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs or replaces defective components, deletes the crash data and carries out a function test. The processing usually takes 3–4 working days. After that your own unit is returned to you.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 95910-A7020 get to Airbag24?

You can send the 95910-A7020 in as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.